A woman with blonde hair wearing sunglasses on her head and a sleeveless top, smiling while holding a skateboard with orange wheels and a yellow design, standing next to a table with skateboarding event flyers and a glass of water, outdoors in a yard with trees and a fence.

In Kaslo, Canada’s 1st woman skateboard champ kick pushes out of obscurity

Boxer in boxing shorts standing with fists raised in a training or sparring session, surrounded by onlookers in an indoor gym or training space.

In Nelson, a punching bag once used by Muhammad Ali hangs in place of honour

A hockey coach or trainer in a gray shirt and black pants is standing on the sideline of an ice rink, leaning over a ledge, while a hockey player in a green jersey with the number 16 is leaning on the ledge for support after a game or practice. Several other players in red and black gear are watching, with some wearing helmets and face masks.

Nelson Leafs head coach resigns after league suspension for line brawl

Man standing outdoors in snowy landscape with a fat tire mountain bike, trees, mountains, and a wooden fence in the background.

Once a cycling champion, B.C.’s Svein Tuft has learned how to slow down

Young man sitting on the edge of a boxing ring in a gym, wearing a black t-shirt, black shorts, white athletic shoes, and colorful ankle socks, with flags, posters, and gym equipment in the background.

Eight days after his brother’s death, Nelson’s Riel Martinez wins boxing title

Group of runners at night preparing for a race on a lit trail, wearing athletic gear and numbered bibs.

In Nelson backyard ultramarathon, short laps add up to long hours

Hockey goalie wearing a red China team uniform with dragon designs, yellow and red helmet, standing in front of goal during a game.

At the Beijing Games, B.C. goaltender Kimberly Newell is a Chinese sensation

Hockey team kneeling on ice rink during practice or meeting, with players wearing jerseys and helmets, and coach or trainer standing in front. Empty spectator seats and banners in the background.

‘A terrific person’: Canadian baseball star remembered after tragic death at Whitewater Ski Resort

A man running on a dirt trail in the woods during fall, wearing a blue jacket, blue shorts, a gray beanie, and red shoes, with colorful autumn leaves on the trees.

Nelson’s Dave Stevens will run forever, and then a little farther

In Nelson’s forests, trail building becomes an art

Lily and the lake: How a young B.C. girl with Down syndrome swam to her dream